3-Ingredient Cake

The 3-Ingredient Cake is a very simple and delicious recipe that requires very few ingredients. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 120 g dark chocolate
• 3 large eggs
• 70 g sugar (sometimes it can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet cake)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and line a cake pan (about 20 cm in diameter) with parchment paper or grease and flour it.
2. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it in a double boiler or in the microwave. If using the microwave, remember to proceed with short time intervals, stirring often to prevent the chocolate from burning.
3. While the chocolate is cooling, separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the whites to stiff peaks.
4. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat until you get a light and frothy mixture.
5. Combine the cooled melted chocolate with the yolk and sugar mixture, stirring gently.
6. Incorporate the stiffly whipped egg whites into the chocolate, yolk, and sugar mixture, with gentle movements from bottom to top to avoid deflating them.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes. The cake will be ready when the center is moist but not liquid.
8. Let the cake cool before unmolding and serving it.

Fun Facts

This cake, also known as “Magic Cake” or “Soufflé Cake”, has uncertain origins, but thanks to its simplicity and intense chocolate flavor it has spread rapidly. Depending on the cooking time, the texture can vary from that of a soufflé to a denser and more compact cake.

Remember that this is a base: you can enrich it by adding spices, such as cinnamon or vanilla, or a pinch of salt to intensify the chocolate flavor. Bon appétit!